Compiled by: Jerry, ChainCatcher
Key News:
- Binance Alpha Will List Sign (SIGN) on April 28
- Binance Alpha Will List Haedal Protocol (HAEDAL) on April 29
- Non-Fungible Token Trading Platform X2Y2 Will Cease Operations on April 30
- Terraform Labs: Crypto Asset Loss Claim Portal Opened, Deadline is April 30
- Ethereum Foundation Opens 6th Ethereum Protocol Scholarship Program Application, Deadline is April 30
- Trump's Second Son to Be Invited to TOKEN2049 Dubai Conference on April 30
- Binance Will Delist ALPACA, PDA, VIB, WING on May 2
April 28 (Monday)
According to Bitcoin Laws, two BTC reserve bills in Arizona are set to undergo third reading and possible final vote on local time Monday. If passed, Arizona is expected to become the first U.S. state to complete state-level BTC reserve legislation.
CBOE Plans to Launch New FTSE BTC Index Futures on April 28
According to Coindesk, Cboe Digital announced on Monday plans to launch a new BTC futures product, currently awaiting regulatory approval.
The product will collaborate with FTSE Russell, based on the XBTF index (representing 1/10 of the FTSE BTC index value), using cash settlement and settling on the last working day of each month. Catherine Clay, Head of Global Derivatives at Cboe, stated that this launch comes at a time of continued growth in market demand for crypto exposure, with investors increasingly seeking more capital-efficient and versatile ways to acquire and manage crypto exposure. Notably, Cboe became the first U.S. regulated exchange approved by CFTC to offer both spot and leveraged derivative trading in November 2023.
Binance Alpha Will List Sign (SIGN) on April 28
According to the official announcement, Binance Alpha will list Sign (SIGN), with trading to open on April 28, specific time to be announced later.
Users reaching the Alpha Points threshold will receive an airdrop within 10 minutes after trading begins. The threshold will be announced on April 28.
University of Hesperides in Spain Launches BTC Master's Degree, Starting April 28
According to Bitcoin Magazine, the University of Hesperides in Spain announced the launch of the first Spanish-language BTC master's program, set to begin in April 2025, aimed at cultivating BTC professionals with comprehensive technical, economic, legal, and philosophical capabilities.
The program is fully online, covering BTC's philosophy, history, economics, technology, regulation, and business applications, emphasizing its value as a transformative monetary network. Collaborating institutions include BTC Inc, Jan3, BTC Consulting 360, ensuring the course aligns closely with industry needs. The program is open to global students and has completed its enrollment launch.
April 29 (Tuesday)
Binance Alpha Will List Haedal Protocol (HAEDAL) on April 29
According to the official announcement, Binance Alpha will list Haedal Protocol (HAEDAL), with trading to open on April 29, specific time to be announced.
Users reaching the Alpha Points threshold will receive an airdrop within 10 minutes after trading begins. The threshold will be announced on April 29.
OKX Will Delist Spot Trading Pairs for KISHU, MAX, and Four Other Tokens on April 29
According to the official announcement, OKX will officially delist KISHU/USDT, MAX/USDT, MILO/USDT, MXC/USDT, SSWP/USDT trading pairs from 4:00-6:00 PM (UTC+8) on April 29, 2025. Deposits for related tokens were suspended on April 22, and withdrawals will be suspended on July 29.
April 30 (Wednesday)
Nigerian Court Postpones Binance Tax Evasion Case Hearing to April 30
The Nigerian court has postponed the hearing of Binance's tax evasion case to April 30 to allow tax authorities to respond to Binance's legal motion. The Federal Inland Revenue Service accuses Binance of unpaid corporate income tax and penalties for 2022 and 2023, totaling over $790 billion in claims. Binance questions the court's legal service via email, stating its headquarters are in the Cayman Islands with no local entity.
Non-Fungible Token Trading Platform X2Y2 Will Cease Operations on April 30
The Non-Fungible Token trading platform X2Y2 announced on social media that after three years of success and $5.6 billion in trading volume, X2Y2 will officially close as an NFT marketplace on April 30, 2025.
X2Y2's contract will remain active, but the platform will stop operating. The X2Y2 CEO stated, "NFT trading volume has shrunk by 90% from its peak. The survival of market platforms depends on network effects, and after three years of fighting for first place, it's time to let go and build something with more lasting value. But this isn't goodbye—it's a transformation. Over the past year, we've delved deep into the AI field, exploring how it can intersect with crypto technology in powerful new ways.
We're building something new: providing returns in a decentralized manner, driven by AI. It's decentralized, innovative, aimed at creating value cyclically—not just chasing trends. The X2Y2 token is closely tied to our NFT vision, and I won't sugarcoat it—this change may affect its price. But I believe our next chapter will create something more valuable in the long term."
Terraform Labs: Crypto Asset Loss Claim Portal Opened, Deadline is April 30
According to official sources, Terraform Labs has opened its crypto creditor claim portal. Previously, the company filed for bankruptcy reorganization in January 2024, stemming from the collapse of its $40 billion ecosystem in 2022.
Eligible creditors must complete registration on the "Crypto Loss Claim Portal" by April 30, 2025, or their claims will not be accepted.
Hyperliquid Plans to Adjust Fee Structure and Introduce Staking Tiers After April 30
Hyperliquid announced it will adjust its fee structure and introduce Staking Tiers on or after April 30, 2025.
Users can enjoy lower trading fees by staking HYPE tokens, with up to a 40% discount. Additionally, spot and contract markets will have independent fee systems, with spot trading volume weight doubled to improve fee calculation fairness. After the adjustment, default rates will increase, with contract Taker fees rising from 0.035% to 0.045%, and spot Taker fees doubling from 0.035% to 0.07%. Hyperliquid states this aims to increase protocol revenue and enhance HYPE's utility.
According to official news, the Ethereum Foundation announced the opening of applications for the 6th Ethereum Protocol Scholarship Program (EPF6), with applications closing on April 30. The sixth phase will be held from June to November 2025, and participants will have the opportunity to engage with mentors from the core development community.
The project team will host an information session on April 21 at 4 PM UTC to answer related questions.
Trump's Second Son to Be Invited to TOKEN2049 Dubai Conference on April 30
According to official news, TOKEN2049 announced that Eric Trump will be invited to the TOKEN2049 Dubai conference, which will take place from April 30 to May 1.
US SEC Approves ProShares Trust XRP ETF for Public Listing on April 30
According to Cointelegraph, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the ProShares Trust XRP ETF for public listing on April 30.
May 1 (Thursday)
Coinbase International Plans to Launch ZORA Perpetual Contracts on May 1
According to the official announcement, Coinbase International will launch ZORA perpetual contracts.
The ZORA-PERP market is expected to open at or after 5:30 PM Beijing time on May 1.
Bitget to Launch Upgraded Liquidity Incentive Program on May 1
Bitget will officially launch a new upgraded "Liquidity Incentive Program" on May 1. The program aims to further enhance the liquidity and trading efficiency of spot and contract markets by optimizing fee structures and incentive mechanisms.
The new plan introduces a new tiered system with a more competitive fee incentive structure: spot market Maker rebates can reach up to -0.012%, and contract market Maker rebates up to -0.005%; Taker fees are as low as 0.020% (spot) and 0.025% (contract). Additionally, mainstream perpetual contract trading pairs like BTCUSDT and ETHUSDT are now included in the Maker negative fee range, with about 130 contract cryptocurrencies currently applicable to this policy, which will continue to expand based on liquidity performance. Newly onboarded teams can submit historical trading data to apply for initial grade promotion and enjoy premium rates and higher API frequency support.
Previously, Bitget's official data showed that over 1,000 institutional clients and market makers have entered the platform, with a focus on expanding institutional business this year. In Q2, they have upgraded institutional lending services and launched a unified account live test.
Crypto Exchange eXch to Cease Operations on May 1 Due to Money Laundering Allegations
According to Cointelegraph, crypto exchange eXch announced it will cease operations on May 1. Previously, reports suggested the exchange was used for money laundering, involving part of the stolen funds from the Bybit $1.4 billion hack.
In an announcement on April 17, eXch stated that most management team members voted to adopt a "stop and retreat" strategy in response to allegations that the North Korean hacker group Lazarus Group laundered approximately $35 million through the platform—funds originating from the Bybit $1.4 billion hack.
The exchange claimed it has become a target of a "transatlantic joint law enforcement operation" aimed at shutting down its business and potentially bringing criminal charges. eXch stated: "Despite withstanding multiple attempts to shut down our infrastructure and maintain operations, we believe it is meaningless to continue operating in a hostile environment where we are a signal intelligence surveillance target, solely because some misinterpret our purpose." The exchange initially denied blockchain detective claims of helping Lazarus Group launder money but acknowledged processing a "very small part" of funds from the February hack.
PsyFi to Close All Services on May 1, Users Must Withdraw Funds Before Deadline
According to official news from Solana ecosystem financial tool provider PsyFi, PsyFi (including PsyLend and Vaults) will close all frontend and backend services and stop platform support on May 1, 2025. The platform is currently in withdrawal-only mode, and the official reminder urges users to complete fund withdrawals before this date to ensure asset safety.
Additionally, PsyFi stated that they may share contract addresses and IDL in the future for users who want to interact directly with smart contracts.
Nethermind Leader: Plans to Remove Pre-Merge Ethereum Historical Records in Version 1.3.1 on May 1
According to Marek Moraczyński, leader of Ethereum client Nethermind, in a post on X, over 80% of Ethereum full node disk space is occupied by historical records. Since no data is needed to verify new blocks, in the new version 1.3.1, Nethermind is ready to delete pre-merge historical records via ERA files, with all teams agreeing to execute this on May 1. If all blocks and receipts are deleted, keeping only the data needed to verify the latest block, the full node capacity will be less than 200 GB.
Crypto Investment Product Bake Announces Cessation of Services in Singapore on May 1
Crypto investment product Bake announced it will stop providing services in Singapore starting May 1.
It is understood that Bake was previously a crypto investment product under Cake Group, which sold Bake to GSTechnologies Ltd. last month.
May 2 (Friday)
Binance to Delist ALPACA, PDA, VIB, WING on May 2
According to the official announcement, Binance will delist ALPACA, PDA, VIB, WING on May 2, 2025.
